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Key to the Phoenix Heart (雀骨) details

Michelle Topham July 21, 2025

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English Title: Key to the Phoenix Heart

Chinese Title: 雀骨 (Que Gu)

Also Known As: Sparrow Bone

Genre: Historical, Fantasy, Romance, Drama

Director: Go Yik Chun

Screenwriter: Wu Meng Zhang

Episodes: 28

Release Date: TBA

Original Network: iQIYI

Country: China

Language: Mandarin

Key to the Phoenix Heart plot synopsis

Xiao Wu Yi (played by Hou Ming Hao), the heir to the Prince of Jing’an’s estate, and Xie Jia Yu (played by Ai Mi), the daughter of the Grand Tutor who is forced to marry into the Prince of Jing’an’s family as his concubine.

The pair gradually develop from a marriage of convenience into soulmates who stand by each other through thick and thin, as they work together to unravel the mysteries of their past and confront court conspiracies.

Key to the Phoenix Heart Cast

Main Cast

  • Hou Ming Hao as Xiao Wu Yi
  • Ai Mi as Xie Jia Yu

Supporting Cast

  • Riley Wang as Li Mao
  • Ma Qiu Yuan as Li Le Jun
  • Merxat Yalkun as Prince Ying
  • Peter Ho as Xie Huai Gui
  • Liu Ling Zi as Rui Sheng
  • Wang Li Kun as Shao Qiu
  • Jin Sha as Li Fu Hua
  • Peter Sheng as The Emperor
  • Su Jun He as Xiao Yao

Episodes & Airing

  • Total Episodes: 28
  • Episode Length: 40 minutes
  • Original Release: TBA
  • Original Network / Platform: iQIYI

Where to Watch Key to the Phoenix Heart

  • Key to the Phoenix Heart will be available in China on: iQIYI 
  • International release: TBA

Why Key to the Phoenix Heart Is Worth Watching

  • Strong Lead Actors – Hou Minghao and Ai Mi will bring fresh chemistry and emotional depth to the story.
  • Fantasy and Historical Elements – The drama blends romance, fantasy, and political intrigue, creating an immersive viewing experience.
  • High Production Value – Costume design, cinematography, and visual effects are expected to be major highlights of the C-drama.
  • Emotional Storytelling – Themes of fate, sacrifice, and love promise an emotionally engaging journey.

Articles About Key to the Phoenix Heart

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Michelle Topham

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British-American journalist currently residing in Vienna, Austria and obsessed beyond measure with C-dramas, a subject I have been writing about for more than two decades. How many C-dramas have I watched? Many many hundreds. How many are still in my backlog? Hundreds more.

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